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1969 Map of Laureles Ranch

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Laureles Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Petronila Creek meanders across the South Texas coastal plain, defining the landscape of this rural ranching and energy corridor during the late 1960s. The map captures the industrial infrastructure of the Luby Oil Field, where a refinery, multiple oil wells, and the Stanolind-Luby Camp highlight the region's mid-century petroleum development. This activity contrasts with the traditional sprawling landholdings of the Laureles Ranch and Santa Cruz Ranch.

Family-named landmarks are prominent throughout the quadrangle, particularly a network of livestock infrastructure including the Falcon Windmill, Coyote Windmill, and Majiris Windmill. For those tracing local heritage, a small Cem is located near the southern boundary, while the confluence of Chiltipin Creek and Petronila Creek reveals the natural drainage patterns that dictated early settlement and agricultural boundaries.